Mumbai has lost nearly a third of its voters in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) draft rolls, reports say. The deletions, totaling approximately 2.07 crore names, were made across Maharashtra.
- **2.07 crore** names deleted from electoral rolls in Maharashtra
- Urban migration cited as primary reason for substantial removal numbers
- **Mumbai City** and **Thane** record highest deletion rates among affected districts
Context: Maharashtra’s Electoral Roll Revisions
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a periodic exercise undertaken to update the electoral rolls in Maharashtra. This process involves the deletion of names of electors who have passed away, shifted residence, or are no longer eligible to vote. In this cycle, the state witnessed a significant reduction in the number of voters.
Response: Civic Bodies and Urban Migration
The urban migration of residents from Mumbai and surrounding areas has been cited as a primary reason for the substantial removal numbers. This phenomenon has been a concern for civic bodies, which have been struggling to keep pace with the rapid influx of migrants. The deletions are expected to have a significant impact on the voter base in these areas.
“Urban migration has led to a significant reduction in the number of voters in these areas.” – Official Source
The next steps for the civic bodies will be to address the issue of urban migration and its impact on the voter base. The deadline for the final electoral rolls is yet to be announced.